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Holdouts for Humble (incandescent light) Bulb Defy a Government Phase-Out (UK)
New York Times ^ | April 23, 2009 | Elisabeth Rosenthal

Posted on 04/24/2009 5:32:13 AM PDT by reaganaut1

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To: muawiyah

That’s great. And it ought to be left to the choice of the consumer. If it cannot sell itself on energy savings or on reduced heat generation, it shouldn’t be sold.


21 posted on 04/24/2009 6:26:34 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Beat a better path, and the world will build a mousetrap at your door.)
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To: Starwolf

Dimming fluorescents don’t mix well with others of different brands, or with incandescents, on the same dimmer. Industry standards for fluorescent dimming characteristics would indeed help.


22 posted on 04/24/2009 6:29:21 AM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Beat a better path, and the world will build a mousetrap at your door.)
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To: mmichaels1970
Does that mean in the UK, dimmer switches are a residual casualty of this ordeal?

Don't know about the UK, but here in the states

http://www.dimmablecfls.com/

You might want to do a web search, I would think there is a manufacturer someplace in or near the UK who makes dimmable CFL's.

You might also try contacting David Tyson Lighting and asking them if they know of anyone in the UK making dimmable lights.

The internet - where you can find out things.

23 posted on 04/24/2009 6:33:37 AM PDT by Cheburashka (Lesson #1 from Battlestar Galactica: Never turn your back on your toaster.)
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Dimming fluorescents don’t mix well with others of different brands, or with incandescents, on the same dimmer. Industry standards for fluorescent dimming characteristics would indeed help.

Indeed, IIRC Leviton is supporting several different kinds of dimmers in its high end lines and they certainly do not mix

24 posted on 04/24/2009 7:04:51 AM PDT by Starwolf
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To: Cheburashka; All
Have any of you researched how to dispose of those 'cute' little curly bulbs?

If not, do so! You may have to call HAZMAT to dispose of them.

25 posted on 04/24/2009 3:16:34 PM PDT by Budge (I can hardly wait to start paying more in taxes and 5 dollar a gallon gas!)
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